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Alexander Mazurek

Chicago,IL

Summary

Experienced Emergency Room Nurse Clinical Lead with a strong background in high-acuity patient care, emergency triage, and staff coordination. Directs shift operations for busy ER environments, supports safe patient placement, and uses de-escalation skills to manage behavioral health situations. Focused on improving patient flow, team performance, and clinical readiness.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Room Nurse Clinical Lead

Ascension Saint Joseph
Chicago, Illinois
03.2025 - Current
  • Directs seven ER nurses per shift in high-volume emergency department, coordinating seamless patient care and intake of 65 patients daily in alignment with clinical protocols.
  • Manages six-patient high-acuity assignment while overseeing department operations across critical care, behavioral health, medical, and acute detox/psychiatric hallway beds.
  • Coordinates patient placement and bed assignments to improve patient flow, reduce wait times, and align care with patient acuity across unit.
  • Managed staff scheduling for nursing team, aligning shift coverage with projected patient surges to maintain safe nurse-to-patient ratios and minimize overtime.
  • Executed daily patient de-escalation efforts, utilizing tactical communication to diffuse high-stress behavioral health situations while mentoring junior staff in policies and communication techniques.

Emergency Room Nurse

Ascension Saint Joseph
Chicago, Illinois
01.2023 - 03.2025

Telemetry Nurse

Ascension Saint Joseph
Chicago, Illinois
07.2022 - 12.2023

Float Patient Care Tech (PCT)

Northwest Community Hospital
Arlington Heights, Illinois
09.2020 - 08.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Crystal Pines Rehabilitation & Health
Crystal Lake, Illinois
08.2019 - 09.2020

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
08-2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

Harper Community College
Palatine, IL
12-2021

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
05-2017

Skills

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • PALS
  • ECRN
  • CPI
  • IV ultrasound certification
  • Epic documentation
  • Clinical leadership
  • Emergency Triage
  • Patient Care
  • Patient flow management

Timeline

Emergency Room Nurse Clinical Lead

Ascension Saint Joseph
03.2025 - Current

Emergency Room Nurse

Ascension Saint Joseph
01.2023 - 03.2025

Telemetry Nurse

Ascension Saint Joseph
07.2022 - 12.2023

Float Patient Care Tech (PCT)

Northwest Community Hospital
09.2020 - 08.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Crystal Pines Rehabilitation & Health
08.2019 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Illinois At Chicago

Associate of Science - Nursing

Harper Community College

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Northern Illinois University
Alexander Mazurek